Defence Notes

Analysis: Radical revamp for People’s Liberation Army

The People’s Liberation Army, a military beholden to the Chinese Communist Party, has embarked upon the most serious restructuring since its founding in 1933. President Xi Jinping’s overhaul will dramatically streamline the PLA’s four services: the army, navy, air force and rocket force.

Shephard provided a full overview of the changes in the October/November issue of Land Warfare International.